This tree. This trunk, with its blackened bark. These roots, barely grasping the soil and providing no water or nutrients save for one tiny capillary struggling to keep up. These branches, falling off when confronted by the slightest breeze. This one twig, inexplicably connected to that one tiny root, begging it for more, always more. This twig, wondering if it will be capable of producing one green leaf this spring. These people, trying to save this tree, providing it with fertilizer, and medication. This tree, ready to collapse into a pile of wood. #bipolar#depression#suicide#mentalhealth#shortstories#poetry

Jesus, thank you for meeting us in the storms of our lives and showing us that you are with us even when we don’t see you or feel you. Lord, we find comfort in knowing that you don’t think our fears or anxieties are unrealistic or stupid. Please continue to guide us this week with your love and remind us of your words: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” In your name we pray, amen.❤️
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Read more in our Redefine Grace Workbook:
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#FBF 4 years ago, today, I had just received news I was accepted into my doctoral program! I was going to be Doctor SomBum!
This news was exciting to hear, but I couldn’t understand why I didn’t FEEL the excitement. Everyone around me seemed way more thrilled than I was and I was just wondering who’s paying for these loans though? 🧐
I went through a whole year and a half of the program, only to find myself burned out and unfulfilled, realizing I only started this program because it seemed like I was “supposed to” and it SOUNDED GOOD. For a free spirit like me, that left me miserable to say the least.
In my field, licensure is everything. As a fully licensed therapist, I am able to do everything I have dreamed of! PhD’s, EdD’s don’t exactly MEAN better clinical competency and efficiency, and the hierarchy has never been my thing. Don’t get fooled by the letters. What may look and sound good to the blind public isn’t always what’s best.
While I still face questioning with my mom lol 🙄 about going back, I know that it was very brave for me to walk away from the idea of perfection. I chose me instead. 💚

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There’s a fine line between brilliance, madness and #suicideprevention. My essay, “Anthony Bourdain and Grandpa” reminds us suffering passes, and on the other side of depression is a beautiful life worth surviving for. (Link in bio.) 🙏🏽💖

✔PSA: Mental Health Check-In✔
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Grand Rising 🖐🏽🖐🏽🖐🏽
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📣 #FreedomFriday also focuses on our Mental Health, something we don't address enough. Free from the noise, the distractions, from the hurt and the #traumas of our lives!
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We see and experience way more than ever before and still have to deal with everyday duties😥 such as going to work, school, raising a family etc.
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Let's make sure we're checking in with our Mental Status👈🏾 where are we? How do we feel? Do we need to seek out some resources and tools?
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Here are some local and National #Resources please use if needed...I need you to SURVIVE❤ .
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Crisis & Support Hotlines: Feel free to post any additional resources ... make an impact💪🏾
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
24/7 free and confidential support and crisis resources
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Crisis Textline: text CONNECT to 741741
24/7 text message support for those in crisis
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National Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
24/7 crisis support and resources for runaway and homeless youth
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Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873)
24/7 Illinois DCFS hotline to report child abuse or neglect
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Between Friends: 1-800-603-HELP (1-800-603-4357)
24/7 domestic violence #crisis line
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Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline: 1-888-293-2080
24/7 Chicago rape hotline for survivors of sexual violence and and their significant others.
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Not in crisis, but need someone to talk to?
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Illinois Warm Line (866) 359-7953
Peer and family mental health support by phone, weekdays M - F 9 am – 5 pm